Something to ease sore-strained muscles?

For muscle aches, I like these patches. I use them on my arms too
Cost a bunch, but they calm down the pain.

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I've used this for muscle cramps at night and joint pain with immediate relief for leg cramps but only partial relief for severe knee pain.

I rarely take it now because I found that my knee and foot pain was almost totally relieved with better shoes (Brooks Revel for women...amazing support and cushion) Oddly I've gone down a size and a good fit matters. I'm sure there's something comparable for men.

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@Nathan I hope you find something that helps long term.

There is some good information in this thread.

@Bella I'm going to look into that gel. Probably better for you than the Voltaren gel which does work but my understanding is, it's basically Ibuprofen in a topical gel.

@Lara Is that magnesium supplement available in stores or do you order it directly from the website? I looked it up. I also looked into the shoes you mentioned. I've been interested in getting some Sketchers 'max cushioning' which I can't find local. But I'll consider these also.
 

@Remy , the shoes I mentioned, Brooks Revel (white with black accents), are around $100 from DSW but well worth it for me because of the instant relief I experienced, not total but about 75% and hopefully will continue. I had to loosen the laces on one foot because the top of that foot felt a little pain...it worked 100%. Make sure the size you pick is not too small and not too large. It must support your foot firmly but not uncomfortable at all.

The "Calm" (magnesium supplement) I found at the grocery store pharmacy. It may be cheaper online. it was almost $40 if I remember correctly, for 16 oz of powder. I just found it online for $24. The dosage is 2 teaspoons each time you use it so it lasts a while. That also gives me instant relief but not forever so I take it once a day if needed.
 
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Nathan said:
Well "Muscle Relaxers" comes to mind, but I've been told by the Kaiser Permanente pharmacy that since I've turned 65(5 years ago) I can no longer be prescribed any medication that would affect my central nervous system. That, to guard against liability for balance issues that could result in a fall and injury.

Of course as health care professionals educated and indoctrinated in the 'word' from the Merck Bible, the first words out of their mouth is Take two Tylenol" blahblahblah...yea, right I could get vulgar at this point but I won't. Tylenol has only ever worked for pain if you put something in it that works, like codeine or some other opioid. So no pain options except my trusty hot /cold flack-seed bag, and a well timed cocktail....

Any other home remedies to relax sore & stiff muscles?
Different healthcare provider?
Street drugs?

P.S. I've tried CBD oil, it just doesn't work for me.
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i just slap ben gay on the crap that hurts. or biofreeze. i take one tylenol and one motrin every 4 hrs. why are you experiencing sore muscles?
 
I also use icy hot or a generic for occasional itching. Once the skin gets through the temporary burning sensation, it has forgotten all about the itching. :)
 
Bella said:
Exercise is great but refrigerators are heavy. Even fit old farts pull muscles. 🥴

It's probably too late to use this therapy now, but for next time, and you know there'll be a next time, old boy. 😉

Should You Use Heat or Cold on a Muscle Strain? > https://mdmonthly.com/use-heat-cold-muscle-strain/

This is pretty good.

Boiron Arnicare Gel for Relief of Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Muscle Soreness, and Swelling from Bruises or Injury - Non-greasy and Fragrance-Free - 4.2 oz


I hope you feel better, Nathan. 🙂

Bella ✌️
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Well, I just ordered a tube .... hope it helps. Either way, thank you for the information.
 
@Nathan I can't remember if you use THC so I will pass on the best pain relief strain that I know of.

Blue Dream​

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The “Bayer Aspirin of Bud”​


cannabis pain relief

Source: https://www.quora.com/How-does-mari...elievers-like-aspirin-Tylenol-for-pain-relief


It’s little wonder why Free_Byrd described Blue Dream on Leafly as the “Bayer Aspirin of Bud” given its proven ability quickly to alleviate everyday stress, depression, pain, nausea, insomnia and headaches. Blue Dream is a favorite among medical marijuana consumers due to the instantaneous onset of its effects. High Times points out that it’s great for reducing menstrual pain as well. Leafly user Dohbouled wrote that Blue Dream was a favorite strain since “I deal with severe anxiety and I have to be really careful what I smoke; this strain always does me right”. HomegrowB highly recommends Blue Dream for “anybody who has trouble waking up or anxiety first thing in the morning.” Belfastinian wrote that Blue Dream is “one of my favorites, it’s easy on the lungs which for me is a bonus because I have stage 3 lung disease.” 11scorpio11 wrote “I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and am constantly battling chronic pain. Blue dream is one of the best I have come across to relieve my pain for daytime use that also fights a number of my other stemming ailments from my EDS.” Reefr wrote “I chose it to deal with a combination of arthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, depression”

https://honestmarijuana.com/blue-dream/
 
I use the arnica….but I buy the oil. A little goes a long way rubbed into a joint space such as around a shoulder. You will NOT feel a burning or tingling or anything that indicates it might be working….but give it a couple hours and it sure works for me. I have chronic shoulder issues coupled with arthritis. This (for me) is my surgical alternative. I buy at whole foods or other health food stores.
 
Nathan said:
I've had Meloxicam in the past, works well but is still an NSAID, which I'm avoiding like the plague, due to increase risk of stroke, heart attack and the skin bruising(purpura).
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In addition, NSAID's shut down the kidneys rather pronto. I don't touch them. The very best muscle relaxer is Valium, but, it can have a deleterious effect on the CNS. Plus, it is highly addictive. But, it does work over a very short term in low dosages.
 
Lewkat said:
In addition, NSAID's shut down the kidneys rather pronto. I don't touch them. The very best muscle relaxer is Valium, but, it can have a deleterious effect on the CNS. Plus, it is highly addictive. But, it does work over a very short term in low dosages.
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I'm with you on the NSAID's. ;)
 
Lewkat said:
In addition, NSAID's shut down the kidneys rather pronto. I don't touch them. The very best muscle relaxer is Valium, but, it can have a deleterious effect on the CNS. Plus, it is highly addictive. But, it does work over a very short term in low dosages.
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I would kill for a decent muscle relaxer, or any analgesic type drug that would actually work. Hmmm, that's an idea, going to prison might just be the answer...
 
Nathan said:
I would kill for a decent muscle relaxer, or any analgesic type drug that would actually work. Hmmm, that's an idea, going to prison might just be the answer...
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😮 You've worked in a prison. Are you ready for those "side effects". 36

A long time ago, a few times, in extreme cases, for neck and upper back pain, I took Flexeril. Of course, it has side effects. What doesn't? It worked, but I didn't like the way it made me feel. I'm sensitive to side effects, so I avoid this type of medication. I rub on Arnica and tough it out when necessary. 🥴
 
Bella said:
😮 You've worked in a prison. Are you ready for those "side effects". 36

A long time ago, a few times, in extreme cases, for neck and upper back pain, I took Flexeril. Of course, it has side effects. What doesn't? It worked, but I didn't like the way it made me feel. I'm sensitive to side effects, so I avoid this type of medication. I rub on Arnica and tough it out when necessary. 🥴
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If you mean what I think you mean, I would do what it takes to get my own cell without a cellmate. ;)

"Flexeril", I was prescribed that(called Cyclobenzaprine) a few years ago. I didn't like it either, made me real drowsy and not in a pleasant way at all.
 
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